World · 3 August 2026
How did a Spokane wildfire spread so fast?
Strong winds pushed Washington's Old Trails Fire near Spokane to almost four square miles within hours on Saturday. Firefighters reported zero containment by evening as homes burned and thousands of residents fled under evacuation orders. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency as the fire spread, and officials said no deaths have been reported while its cause remains under investigation.
Reported by CBS News · How we write briefs